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Mommy Forward: Different Dream Parenting (Guest Post)

2011-12-11T12:38:00.000-08:00

Mommy Forward: Different Dream Parenting (Guest Post): Today I invited author Jolene Philo to share about her new book, Different Dream Parenting. I am posting it here, too, because many adoptive families (like mine) find themselves dealing with special needs as well as adoption issues.

Mommy Forward (repost): Bookworm Wednesday: The House of Hope review

2011-11-23T07:37:00.000-08:00

Bookworm Wednesday: The House of Hope review: As an adoptive mom, today's book selection, The House of Hope: God's love for the abandoned orphans of China by Elisabeth Gifford, focuses on a subject near and dear to my heart.

FREE "Blessed by Adoption" Printable

2011-11-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

In honor of National Adoption Month, we created this FREE printable for you to enjoy.

Download the "Blessed by Adoption" printable.

Forever Friday: What Orphans Need

2011-09-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

Today we pray for more Christians to share the Father's joy in their families, churches, communities, and with orphans in need.

"What orphans need are churches that are full of people who wake up each morning hearing and rehearsing these amazing words that are declared over them. 'You are my beloved child, in whom I am well pleased. Yes, you were once without hope and without God in this world, but I have brought you near by the blood of Jesus. I have embraced you in the Beloved. Live in my love as you move out in mission.'" - Dan Cruver, Together For Adoption blog

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Forever Friday: Pray for orphans without hope

2011-08-26T04:18:00.000-07:00

Today we pray for orphans around the world who have lost hope. May God encourage them, strengthen them, and provide for their needs while they wait for forever families.

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Mommy Forward: Real Moms, Popped Balloons, and Loss

2011-08-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Mommy Forward: Real Moms, Popped Balloons, and Loss: A guest post on navigating through a child's pain in adoption

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Forever Friday: Back to School Prayer

2011-08-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

Today we hold in prayer all forever and foster families anticipating a new school year. Lord, guide our families' preparations, big and small - from haircuts and school supply shopping to carpools and before/after care. We invite Your will and Your blessing upon our public, private, Christian, and home schools. Thank you for the teachers, administrators, special education professionals, aides, and staff who help our children learn and grow each day. We pray against any anxieties, influences, or disabilities that threaten our children's success in school. May we rest in the plans, purposes, and talents You have for each child and support and encourage our children in them. In Jesus' Name, amen.

Our prayer team is standing by to pray specifically for you and your family. We invite you to submit your prayer request.

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Forever Friday: Let Us Pray

2011-08-12T06:20:00.000-07:00

Today we hold in prayer

all forever and foster families
caring for previously abused or neglected children.
Jesus, please mend their hurting hearts.

Do a new thing in their lives and

supply for all their needs according to

your riches and glory. Amen.

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USA Today reports drop in international adoptions

2011-07-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

In the United States, the number of children adopted internationally has fallen 52 percent...

Read full article...

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Wisdom from Mother Teresa

2011-07-04T17:09:00.000-07:00

"You who have received so much love, show your love by protecting the sacredness of life. The sacredness of life is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us." ~ Mother Teresa

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Prayer List for Orphans

2011-07-04T11:07:00.000-07:00

Please keep these prayer needs in your prayers, courtesy of the Orphan Justice Center.

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Adoption Headlines Around the Web

2011-07-03T12:56:00.000-07:00

Denise Richards' surprise adoption

Ohio Nurse Shares Adoption Experience

Enough Love to Go Around: Adoption in Singapore

Anniversary of the birth of Adoption Advocate and Wendy's Founder, Dave Thomas

New Ohio Law Permits Adult Adoption

Encouraging update on biological parents featured on MTV's Teen Mom show

New adoption law threatens foreign adoptions from South Korea

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Is the Church ready for the abortion law to change?

2011-06-11T13:14:00.000-07:00

"There are currently nearly half a million children living in U.S. foster care, from newborn babies to teenagers. These children, along with those who have been aborted in their mother’s wombs, are America’s present day unwanted people group. Their lives have been tossed aside and ignored, even by the Church. These children live in our neighborhoods and attend our schools. But do we even see them, and do we care about their lives?"

Read the full article on the Orphan Justice Center's website:
Is the Church ready for the abortion law to change?

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Author Adam Pertman on His Book, Adoption Nation

2011-06-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

In this revised edition of Adam Pertman's award-winning book, Adoption Nation, first published in 2000, readers will find updated information on every aspect of adoption and its changing role in American society. Pertman, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and father of two adopted children, offers an unflinching study of adoption policy and processes.

Watch the author interview

More Online Resources for Forever Families

2011-06-08T03:31:00.000-07:00

When it comes to adoption news, information, and support, the Internet has become a vital tool in a family's toolbox. A member of our local adoption group recently turned us on to www.adoptionarticlesdirectory.com, which houses almost 1000 informative articles. Another trusted resource that comes to mind is Adoptive Families magazine. Please tell us about additional sources to add to our Resources page by leaving a comment below.

Newsworthy

2011-06-06T10:52:00.000-07:00

April 2011 article on adoption and evangelicals - ChristianityToday.com

KungFu Panda2, Angelina Jolie, and adoption - People.com

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"Pray" Music Video by Justin Bieber

2011-05-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber "Pray" on YouTube

New Post-Adoption Helpline

2011-05-30T20:22:00.000-07:00

Focus on the Family now offers a free post-adoption phone line for families. The phone number is 800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) and is staffed Monday – Friday from 8am – 10pm EST by counselors who have been trained by adoption expert Dr. Karyn Purvis.

"Children Of God" Music Video by Third Day

2011-05-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.thirdday.com/adoption